Description

Dipotassium Glutarate is a potassium salt of glutaric acid, a valuable dicarboxylate compound. This high-purity chemical is essential for applications requiring a stable and soluble source of glutarate ions. It is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, food, and industrial sectors seeking reliable raw materials for synthesis, buffering, and formulation. Our product, CAS NO 39649-90-6, is supplied with consistent quality to meet stringent industry demands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or buffer component in enzymatic studies and microbiological culture media.
• Food Additive & Preservative: Functions as a pH regulator, sequestrant, or preservative in certain food processing applications.
• Industrial Synthesis: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of polymers, resins, and specialty materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as an analytical standard or reagent in various chemical analyses and quality control procedures.
• Personal Care Formulations: Can be utilized as a buffering agent or skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic and personal care products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipotassium Glutarate
CAS No.	39649-90-6
Molecular Formula	C5H6K2O4
Molecular Weight	208.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Glutarate; Glutaric Acid Dipotassium Salt; Dipotassium Pentanedioate; Pentanedioic Acid, Dipotassium Salt; Glutaric Acid Potassium Salt; UNII-9P6J4K6QND; K-Glutarate
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Quality Control

Our Dipotassium Glutarate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.